Jason Hartley is lecturer in criminology at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He is a former police officer with 23 years of experience, and has trained personnel for deployment in Timor Leste, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Jason specializes in, and has published on engagement with Muslim communities, Indigenous Polynesian approaches to rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, and Asian Organised Crime. Jason also completed a community internship in Hebron on the West Bank.
MCL505 Internet Scams and Predatory Crime
Leaders face daily challenges in staying ahead of the exponential rise in online scams and fraudulent activities perpetrated by groups such as organised criminals, terrorists, right-wing extremists, to individuals like pedophiles and blackmailers. This unit examines such contemporary issues by investigating the principles, foundations, and risks of internet scams from the perspective of ethics, governance and technology imperatives impacting leaders while showcasing case studies of leading organisational change and innovation. The aim of the unit is to prepare students for the challenges of undertaking a future leadership role in strategic policy development and mentoring others in countering internet dangers of scams and predatory crime.
RELEVANT COURSES
- Master of Counterterrorism Leadership*
- Master of Police Leadership
- Graduate Diploma of Counterterrorism Leadership
- Graduate Diploma of Police Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Police Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Police Leadership (Cybersecurity)
* Core
CREDIT POINTS
10
STUDY MODES
On campus, online, hybrid
PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE
MCL402 Globalisation and Counterterrorism
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research regarding contemporary internet scams and predatory crime.
- Demonstrate mastery of leadership skills in combating internet scams and predatory crime.
- Explain and critically analyse contextual factors in internet luring, dangers and scams and the challenges for counterterrorism.
- Develop a strategic leadership approach and solve a range of complex internet scams and predatory crime scenarios.
- Synthesise leadership theories and practice in the field of internet scams and predatory crime.
CONTENT
- Contemporary issues confronting leaders in internet scams and predatory crime
- Governance and political imperatives impacting organisations
- Developing a strategy for counterterrorism leadership in internet scams facing organisations
- Leading strategic policy development in organisational internet security and counterterrorism
- Executive judgment, discretion and ethical decision making for technology and internet and mobile channels
- Practical case studies and real-world scenarios in internet security and counterterrorism
- Value of scalability foresight for organisations in developing a dynamic internet and mobile dangers strategy
ASSESSMENT METHODS
- Minor Essay – 25%
- Oral Presentation – 25%
- Case Study – 50%
PRESCRIBED READINGS
Nil